Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Contract: expected contract duration 6+ months

$30-32/hr

Hybrid- NYC

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Minimum of three years of related financial or research administration experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• Experience with financial management in clinical research
• Familiarity with industry-sponsored clinical trials
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with investigators, research teams, and administrative partners
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience interpreting contracts and budgets
• Knowledge of university or academic medical center financial systems and policies

Job Description:

The Financial Analyst supports the financial operations of industry-sponsored clinical trials. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance, the analyst plays a key role in managing clinical trial finances on behalf of investigators and their teams. This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders--including contract officers, budget analysts, and other financial analysts--as well as with external sponsors and research teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile trial-related financial transactions including accruals, invoices, and payments
• Maintain ongoing communication with sponsors, research teams, and administrators regarding account status and financial concerns
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
• Review and interpret contracts and budgets to support proper financial tracking and invoicing
• Generate and distribute invoices, and follow up to ensure timely payments
• Audit and analyze account activity to ensure financial accuracy
• Maintain accounts within the university's accounting system
• Respond to financial inquiries with clear analysis and recommendations
• Present financial activity and updates to stakeholders for assigned trials
• Ensure accurate and timely closeout of trial accounts by reviewing all financial documentation
• Stay current on relevant university policies related to clinical research
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance reconciliation and reporting processes

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